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GCSE PHYSICS Retrieval Quiz 19 - Energy

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Answer the question from the image.

When an object is lifted in a gravitational field, energy is transferred to a gravity store. This store is called gravitational potential energy.

a)

100J

b)

200J

c)

300J

d)

400J

2.

Answer the question from the image.

In science, mass is the amount of matter an object has.

a)

Tons

b)

J

c)

G

d)

Kg

3.

Answer the question on the image.

When work is done on an object, energy is transferred. The rate at which this energy is transferred is called power. So the more powerful a device is, the more energy it will transfer each second.

a)

5W

b)

2W

c)

0.5W

d)

0.2W

4.

Answer the question on the image.

The amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface.

a)

White

b)

Black

c)

Silver

d)

Grey

5.

Answer the question on the image.

Heat can be transferred by infrared radiation. Unlike conduction and convection - which need particles - infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that involves waves.

a)

Plastic coating

b)

Vacuum

c)

Plastic cap

d)

Silver inner surface

6.

Answer the question on the image.

The efficiency of a device is the proportion of the energy supplied that is transferred in useful ways.

a)

10%

b)

1000%

c)

100%

d)

0.1%

7.

Answer the question on the image.

a)

Generator

b)

Wind

c)

Blades

d)

Tower

8.

Answer the question from the image.

Solar energy is used to generate electricity and to produce hot water.

a)

It is cheap

b)

It is very big

c)

It is light dependent

d)

It needs lots of water

9.
This can occur  in vacuum
a)
Convection
b)
Conduction
c)
Sound
d)
Radiation
10.
You can reduce heat loss from your houses by using
a)
Loft Insulation
b)
Black sheets behind radiators
c)
Single glazing
d)
Opening the windows
11.
Which bulb is most efficient?
a)
Receives 30 Joules, wastes 10
b)
Receives 40 Joules, wastes 10
c)
Receives 30 Joules, wastes 5
d)
Receives 40 Joules, wastes 5
12.
Which power station is not contributing to CO2 release?
a)
Gas
b)
Coal
c)
Nuclear
d)
Oil
13.
Which water power requires a floating generator?
a)
Tidal
b)
Hydroelectric
c)
Wave
d)
Toilet flush